In March 2026, the USTR had launched a Section 301 investigation into structural excess capacity across 16 economies, including India
Ajay Srivastava
October 8, 2026 at 8:26 AM IST
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India should not introduce MDR to address US trade complaints, or protect payments companies. Any decision needs to be based on the cost of running UPI and ensuring its long-term sustainability.
August 6, 2026 at 8:46 AM IST
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India should avoid diluting key patent law provisions such as Section 3(d) and compulsory licensing under external pressure, and must also ensure that its IPR framework is not weakened through commitments in future free trade agreements.
May 1, 2026 at 9:27 AM IST
